G! LU

G! LU (lit. 'Go! La Union') is a 2024 Filipino comedy film written and directed by Philip King, starring David Licauco, Kiko Estrada, Derrick Monasterio, Ruru Madrid, Teejay Marquez, and Enzo Pineda. The film released on April 24, 2024.^[2] It is the directoral debut of Philip King.^[3] The film focuses on various issues like mental health, gender and love issues.^[4]

G! LU
Go! La Union
Directed by	Philip King[1]
Written by	Philip King
Produced by	Philip King Ben Chan Arnold Vegafria
Starring	David Licauco Derrick Monasterio Teejay Marquez Kiko Estrada Ruru Madrid Enzo Pineda
Cinematography	Mo Zee
Edited by	Tara Illenberger
Music by	Emerzon Texon Immanuel Verona
Production companies	ALV Films Benchingko/Films
Distributed by	Rein Entertainment Productions
Release date	April 24, 2024 (2024-04-24)
Running time	89 minutes
Country	Philippines
Language	Tagalog

Synopsis

Six friends. One last epic summer adventure. Join a group of friends, who go on a vacation in La Union and encounter new experiences as they hang out with girls and party.

Cast

Main cast

• David Licauco as Patrick Dy^[5]
• Ruru Madrid as Albert Ramirez
• Derrick Monasterio as Ryan Santos^[6]
• Enzo Pineda as Brian Santos
• Teejay Marquez as Raymond Gomez^[7]
• Kiko Estrada as Carlos Villamor

Supporting cast

• Carl Guevara as Aaron
• Ken Anderson as Chippy Alonzo
• Michelle Dee as Sarah
• Katarina Rodriguez as Kathy
• Sophia Senoron as Erika Manalo
• Chanel Morales as Lala Gonzales
• Maureen Montagne as Rhea Garcia
• Dawn Chang as Beth Gan
• Kimi Mugford as Issa Cruz
• Denver Hernandez as Tonio
• Ali Forbes
• Pinky Amador
• Bambi Habalo
• Marlon Mance
• Eliza Sarmienta
• Allan Villafuerte
• Pontri Bernardo
• Ryan Artienda
• Posh Develos

Reception

The film was made in 2019 and supposed to be released on 2020 but due to the COVID-19 pandemic the producers decided to shelve the project.^[8] After five years the film released on April 24, 2024.